Byatikram Group, in association with The Times of India and Rabindranath Tagore Club Laban, Shillong, successfully organized the second edition of “Remembering the Maestro – S.D. Burman” at U SosoTham Auditorium, reaffirming its commitment to promoting arts, culture, and heritage in Northeast India. The event received support from the Government of Tripura, Meghalaya’s Department of Arts and Culture, HDFC Bank, The Illumis Clinic, NERIM, and NEDFi.
The celebration commenced with the arrival of Meghalaya Governor Shri Chandrashekhar H. Vijayashankar, followed by a 69-artist medley symbolizing the maestro’s 69-year life, performed by the Bahaar Group. Felicitations were extended to dignitaries, including Naba Bhattacharjee, Soheli Seal Sarkar, Seema Sharma, Dr. Reema Das Mallik, Manika Chandra, Razvee Hussain, and Dr. Saumen Bharatiya, showcasing the Group’s strong engagement with stakeholders across sectors.
A key highlight was the conferment of the “S.D. Burman Byatikram Lifetime Achievement Award” to Shillong musician Rudy Wallang for his outstanding contribution to music. Governor Vijayashankar lauded the initiative and proposed establishing an S.D. Burman Academy of Music, underscoring long-term vision for institutional growth in the arts.
The evening featured memorable performances by Jayati Bhattacharjee, Chandrima Bhattacharya, Binita Devi, Sur Manjari, and other artists, along with dance and drama presentations. Byatikram Group emphasized its mission to bridge India’s musical legacy with emerging talent, reinforcing its leadership in cultural promotion and community engagement in the Northeast.
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